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Celebrating the Women of Downtown Lubbock

Celebrating the Women of Downtown Lubbock

In honor of Women's History Month, we’re spotlighting inspiring women living out their passions in a place we cherish and call home—Downtown Lubbock. For these women, downtown is more than a place of business. It’s where they build community and lean into creativity. It’s also where they take on challenges and inspire other women to go after what they deserve. Marsha JohnsonSweet Creations, OwnerFor nearly nine years, Marsha Johnson has been serving delicious treats to the Downtown Lubbock community with her mom-and-pop bakery, Sweet Creations. Specializing in custom cakes, her bakery is a true reflection of her passion.Marsha’s bakery has a purpose beyond sweets. Her business is her way of leaving a legacy for her kids and grandchildren. She also loves how her bakery allows her to be part of her community’s memorable moments, whether that’s baking a cake for a first birthday party or a 100th celebration. “I believe that having a business in Downtown Lubbock is wher...

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Vince Vasquez: Living His Best Life Downtown

Vince Vasquez: Living His Best Life Downtown

For Vince Vasquez, Downtown Lubbock isn’t just an address—it’s his way of life. From the tight-knit community to the walkable, on-the-go lifestyle, Vince wouldn’t trade downtown living for anything. A Texas Tech grad and lifelong West Texan, Vince has spent his entire adult life living or working downtown. By day, he’s a banker at Capra Bank, using his financial expertise to help businesses grow. By night, he’s a co-owner of Shotgun Sue’s at 1718 Buddy Holly, a lively downtown saloon he runs with his business partner, Tim Tremoni."Where everybody knows your name..."Living in Downtown Lubbock means simplicity and connection for Vince. He doesn’t have to worry about yard work, home maintenance, or a long commute. “I can get anywhere really quickly from downtown,” he explains. “I can be at 77th and Milwaukee in thirteen minutes.”Plus, he's got a beautiful view from his condo of the downtown scene.Vince lives in the Pioneer Condos, one of Downtown Lubbock’s most sought-after residenti...

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Prayer and Homemade Pie: The Two Main Ingredients of The Cast Iron Grill’s Secret Recipe

Prayer and Homemade Pie: The Two Main Ingredients of The Cast Iron Grill’s Secret Recipe

Ever wondered what making a difference tastes like? One bite of The Cast Iron Grill’s from-scratch pies or delicious, deep-fried entrees, and you’ll have your answer. Owner and founder Teresa Stevens has been serving up hometown hospitality to her customers for over seventeen years, and Downtown Lubbock is certainly better for it. Where It All Began Before The Cast Iron Grill, Teresa was a stay-at-home mom who felt a calling to do something different. She scribbled in her prayer journal one Monday morning. “All I simply wrote was, ‘Lord, use me to make a difference in one person's life,’” recalled Teresa. While she had no idea what that might entail, she was open and listening. Then came the wait—a year-long wait. When her brother-in-law mentioned wanting to open up a restaurant downtown, Teresa was curious and went to take a look at an old building off of 18th and Avenue K. “We pulled up, and, you know, it was about dusk, and I peeked through the windows…...

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